Give the governor his props

I've known Gov. McDonnell for a number of years, and while we don't agree on much politically, I like him as a person. It much easier to like somebody when they do good things - and Gov. McDonnell has done a couple of things worthy of recognition. First, Governor Bob McDonnell acknowledged his fumble last … Continue reading Give the governor his props →

Happy birthday, Daddy

Rev. Charles Thomas Paige September 25, 1911 - September 6, 1973 Although it has been 37 years since my father passed, not a day goes by that I don't think of him. Had he lived, he would be 99 today. His words remain an inspiration to me. I often wonder what he would think of … Continue reading Happy birthday, Daddy →

Golden Press Conference 09/24/10

In case you weren't able to attend or missed the live broadcast, here is the Kenny Golden press conference from earlier this evening.

Tax cuts vote off the table until after election

Senate Democrats have decided to delay any vote on the expiring Bush tax cuts until after the election.  Meanwhile, my own Congressional representative, Glenn Nye, has signed a letter asking for all of the tax cuts to be extended. Over a year ago, I raised the issue of the expiring tax cuts with Sen. Mark … Continue reading Tax cuts vote off the table until after election →

Ds are bad, Rs are worse but vote for them anyway

I should have put this in the Friday Fun category. Except it is just too sad to be funny. In a poll released earlier this week (toplines pdf), 60% disapprove of the way Democrats in Congress are handling their jobs. But 68% disapprove of the way that Republicans in Congress are handling their jobs.  So … Continue reading Ds are bad, Rs are worse but vote for them anyway →

Friday fun: are you a hippie?

Have to admit that this article on hippie punching inspired today's choice of quiz. (Of course, I had to have somebody explain to me what "hippie punching" is 😦 ) You're Not Exactly a Hippie... While you're not a hippie, you've got the spirit of one. Like most hippies, you have deep beliefs and unusual … Continue reading Friday fun: are you a hippie? →

Redistricting hearing in Norfolk

The redistricting subcommittee of the House of Delegates Committee on Privileges and Elections held a public hearing in Norfolk last night. Nearly 80 people showed up for the hearing, more than double, I'm told, that of the earlier hearing in Roanoke. Members of the committee in attendance were Delegates Chris Jones (chair), Jackson Miller, Rosalyn … Continue reading Redistricting hearing in Norfolk →

Antiquated rule discourages regional ventures

My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. As you might expect, I'm once again banging on the Dillon Rule. But I'm not alone in doing so. An article in the Richmond Times Dispatch drew my attention to the fact that the Intergovernmental Relations Committee of the Governor's Commission on Government Reform & Restructuring … Continue reading Antiquated rule discourages regional ventures →

Provisions of health care law go into effect today

Today marks the six-month anniversary of the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Among the provisions taking effect: No pre-existing condition exclusions for children under age 19. No arbitrary rescissions of insurance coverage. No lifetime limits on coverage. Restricted annual dollar limits on coverage. Children under 26 will be allowed to stay … Continue reading Provisions of health care law go into effect today →